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To promote and inspire men who knit.enSocks and Blankethttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14018
<p>I knitted up the second Arne and Carlos sock yarn for myself. Also knitted
two pairs of socks for my sisters as birthday gifts. I used 2.25 mm needles
for all three pairs. 68 stitches for my socks and 60 for those of my sisters.
I had some Briggs and Little sport left over from other projects and knitted
up a blanket. I have made some in the past but they were about 60 inches
square and didn't cover me from head to toe when napping. I usually start
with 8 stitches in the middle to do them but this time I cast on 150 stitches
and at stitch 1 and 2 and 74 and 75 I started making the four increases, thus
creating a rectangle. When I was finished I sewed up the cast on edges. It is
a whopper. I soaked it and spun some water out and put it on a double bed to
dry. It hangs over the sides and top and bottom. I didn't even have to pin it
out. It is quite light - only about 500 grams or a pound. I used 5.00 mm
needles. I did a sideways garter stitch border of 6 stitches to bind off the
approximately 1000 stitches.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14018#commentsThu, 30 Jul 2015 14:23:25 +0000ronhuber14018 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitysockshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14004
<p>I am a real fan of Arne and Carlos from Norway. So when they designed six
different sock yarns for Regia, I had to buy them. I knit up the first pair
and am very pleased with the pattern and with the yarn itself. 2.25 mm
needles.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14004#commentsFri, 29 May 2015 01:53:23 +0000ronhuber14004 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityLeft-over Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14002
<p>I had 9 balls of beige in Jamieson and Smith 4 ply Jumper Shetland Wool
and dug out out 9 other balls of different colours. I used lovat, mustard,
silver, periwinkle, sand, live lobster, spring green, oatmeal, and grape. I
kept them in that order with a row of beige every other row. I knitted it
with 3.25 mm needles. It is nice and warm and will be great in the
autumn.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/14002#commentsWed, 20 May 2015 20:09:10 +0000ronhuber14002 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityHelphttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13993
<p>I have some Madelinetosh and some Jamieson and Smith Shetland, both lace
weight, that I want to use to make a shawl. The Madelinetosh is a reddish
burgundy colour and when I used it before, the colour came out and ruined a
bedspread when I blocked it. I certainly don't want it to run into the grey
Shetland wool. Is there something I can do to set the colour before washing
it?</p>
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13993#commentsTue, 14 Apr 2015 02:45:45 +0000ronhuber13993 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityMock Houndstooth Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13975
<p>Just finished a sweater that I had been working on for a couple of months.
The pattern is a mosaic one in which slipped stitches are used to create an
effect. Only one colour is used in each row. I used Jamieson and Smith jumper
weight Shetland wool and 3.25 needles. I used an applied I-cord for the neck
opening.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13975#commentsMon, 09 Feb 2015 16:56:07 +0000ronhuber13975 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySweatershttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13922
<p>I finished up a couple of sweaters using left over yarn from other
projects. Jamieson and Smith Shetland wool and 3.25 mm needles. I used a top
down pattern that I have developed over the years.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13922#commentsMon, 17 Nov 2014 01:21:05 +0000ronhuber13922 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityWrist Warmershttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13870
<p>I bought Arne and Carlos's new book "Norwegian Knits with a Twist" and
really liked the wrist warmers. The pattern called for a dk weight which I
couldn't find but did find some suitable Jamieson Smith Shetland in 4 ply
jumper weight. I had to swatch and do a bit of math to achieve the correct
size. They were a fun knit.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13870#commentsMon, 29 Sep 2014 01:09:17 +0000ronhuber13870 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityGreat nephew's sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13796
<p>I had to do the neck to finish this and accomplished that this morning.
Little Ben will be two in January. I used a pattern that I made up myself
that is roughly based on EZ's percentage system. DK acrylic (that I bought
here in Mexico) and 4mm needles.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13796#commentsWed, 23 Jul 2014 20:36:54 +0000ronhuber13796 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySockshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13795
<p>Just finished up three pairs of socks that I will give to my brother and
sisters for their birthdays. I lost the label for the sock on the left, the
middle one is Opal, and the one on the right is Zauberball. I used my
mother's recipe with 2.25mm needles.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13795#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 16:22:27 +0000ronhuber13795 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/community1898 hathttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13736
<p>My sister-in-law steered me to this hat on ravelry. The pattern is free.
It is definitely the warmest hat I have ever worn - it covers the whole ear
and hugs your head. Easy and fast knit. I used Paton's Classic Wool.</p>
<p>http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1898-hat</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13736#commentsMon, 14 Apr 2014 19:02:27 +0000ronhuber13736 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityNew Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13582
<p>Just finished a sweater for my friend, Miguel. It is a cardigan that was
knit in the round with 9 steek stitches that I simply cut open without
securing. Because it is Jamieson and Smith Shetland wool, I do this without
worrying. I used 3.25mm needles and the colour is "mustard" (the third
picture is closest to the real colour).</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13582#commentsFri, 22 Nov 2013 23:55:37 +0000ronhuber13582 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityGloveshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13572
<p>I read a couple of articles (one of them was from an old "Threads"
magazine that I have had for ages) on how to construct gloves and gave them a
shot. I used Patons sock yarn and 2.75mm needles. They are nice and warm and
for the most part fit nicely. However, on my next pair I will make the little
finger first and then knit another half inch before making the other three
fingers.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13572#commentsMon, 11 Nov 2013 02:03:22 +0000ronhuber13572 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityAnother sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13544
<p>I knit a sweater for myself with Briggs and Little Sport (one of my
favourite yarns) and 3.25 mm needles. I asked my friend Miguel to model it
for me. I have made this collar many times on my sweaters because I can
button them up to the top and it serves as a scarf or cowl. I am going to
Europe next week and will take it with me. It should be the right weight for
autumn weather.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13544#commentsWed, 02 Oct 2013 23:07:47 +0000ronhuber13544 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityLeft Over Sock Yarn.http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13522
<p>I made a huge shawl or medium blanket out of sock yarn that was left over
from other projects. The finished blocked size is 72 inches. I used a 5 mm
needle and started in the centre with dpn's. When I ran out of one colour I
just added another by knitting the two together for 10 stitches and after it
was blocked I cut the ends off. I had 150 gm of ugly orange, green, and hot
pink sock yarn that I used for a 6 stitch sideways border. It sat around for
about year and when I finished a project I would just add the yarn that was
left to the shawl.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13522#commentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 19:07:39 +0000ronhuber13522 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityNew Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13341
<p>Just finished a yoked sweater I made following Meg Swansen's recipe. I used Jamieson and Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight Shetland wool and 3.25mm needles. When Elizabeth Zimmermann said it was difficult not to add a colour pattern in the decreases, she was right and I used my "Traditional Fair Isle Knitting" by Sheila McGregor to add some interest. I love how their Shetland wool softens and blooms after a wash and block.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13341#commentsMon, 06 May 2013 15:57:59 +0000ronhuber13341 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySockshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13336
<p>I knit plain socks, like those pictured, when I am watching TV, listening to a book, or travelling. I love the fact that they are mindless and sometimes I have the heel turned and don't remember doing it. They are the form of relaxation that I turn to often. I made these six pairs since Christmas and most of them will be given away as birthday presents this month and next.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13336#commentsSat, 04 May 2013 18:59:16 +0000ronhuber13336 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityLopi Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13160
<p>Finished a sweater for myself with Lett Lopi on 4.5 mm needles. It has been some time since I knit with Lopi wool and this sweater renewed my love for it. I love the lightness and the warmth of it and also how it is so predictable. The wool stands up to washing so well and blooms so nicely. I do have buttons for the collar but will wear it without for a bit to see if I like it that way. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13160#commentsMon, 14 Jan 2013 14:00:27 +0000ronhuber13160 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityNew Sweaterhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13084
<p>I made a sweater for my friend Miguel. Shetland Wool, natural black, 3.25 mm needles. I decided to make a shawl collar even though I had never done one before. I inspected one at a clothing store and tried to make up a plan. I cast off 2.5 inches in the middle of the front and then decreased 2.5 inches on either side of this (every 4th row) to the neck. I picked up stitches at the ratio of 5 to 6 and started off with a small needle. I knew that if you increase the needle size the collar will turn easier and I did this at one third and at two thirds. When I had knit 2.5 inches I started to decrease at the beginning of each row. Luckily it seemed to have worked and I am pleased with the result. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13084#commentsFri, 23 Nov 2012 15:28:42 +0000ronhuber13084 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityEnglish Crystal Shawlhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13036
<p>I started this quite a bit ago but just finished it this week. The pattern is English Crystal by Marianne Kinzel. I used Jamieson and Smith Lace Weight Shetland wool and 5mm needles. I did an 8 stitch sideways border (k 2, yo k2tog, k to end on each row) and scalloped it during the blocking process. It measures 68 inches square and it took 175 gms. A gift for my niece.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13036#commentsFri, 12 Oct 2012 17:16:40 +0000ronhuber13036 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySweater for a Friendhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13002
<p>My friend spent some time in the Shetland Islands and brought back some wool so that I could knit her a sweater. She discovered, while talking with the people at Jamieson and Smith, that originally there were few dyed colours and those that were dyed where rather vibrant and basic. She, therefore, bought some old colours and we came up with this pattern. It was knit with Jamieson and Smith jumper weight with 3.0 needles. It is a cardigan and I just cut up the steek without securing it. I used an Asplund border on the bottom of the body and the sleeves. It fits her well and she likes it but declined to model it for a picture. Because it is so bright, I have caught glimpses of her at a mall and at a concert. It certainly stands out in a crowd. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/13002#commentsSun, 23 Sep 2012 14:51:06 +0000ronhuber13002 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityTamhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12958
<p>I made a tam from left over Shetland wool for a birthday present. The pattern (Modern Selbu) is free on Ravelry. Jamieson and Smith Shetland wool size 3mm needles. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12958#commentsWed, 15 Aug 2012 16:08:30 +0000ronhuber12958 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityBella Botanica Shawlhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12928
<p>I made the Bella Botanica Shawl (by Karen Strauss - free download on Ravelry) for a friend of mine here in Morelia. I used Tosh Lace in the colourway "Tart" and 3.75 mm needles. Quick and easy. The top is 84 inches and the depth is 36 inches. It took about 750 yards.<br />
For all of those who are worried about men wearing lace, let me assure you that I will not wear this and it is really for a friend. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12928#commentsMon, 16 Jul 2012 19:55:01 +0000ronhuber12928 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityBlocking Acrylichttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12907
<p>Do you guys block acrylic and if so how? A new great niece/nephew arriving in January and I want to make some things. Or maybe you can direct me to washable wool products. I guess I could use sock yarn.</p>
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12907#commentsTue, 03 Jul 2012 16:08:01 +0000ronhuber12907 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityFavouritehttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12879
<p>What is your favourite method of nupping?</p>
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12879#commentsWed, 20 Jun 2012 20:09:14 +0000ronhuber12879 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityJoining yarn with a knothttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12868
<p>Have any of you guys used this knot?? I usually use the spit join but am knitting a shawl with Madelinetosh superwash merino and it doesn't felt. My sister-in-law sent me the link.</p>
<p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&amp;NR=1&amp;v=-nq_7EXTWHE</p>
<p>Or do you have other suggestions? For example, could I just knit the two together for 5 stitches and weave in the ends later. I have always knitted lace with wool and never noticed this was superwash before I bought it. </p>
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12868#commentsMon, 18 Jun 2012 01:36:44 +0000ronhuber12868 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySockshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12824
<p>I spent my time in Canada knitting a shawl for my niece but will block it and gift it in the fall. In between time I knit three pairs of socks. The ones on the left are knit with Zauberball from Germany, the middle with Patons, and the ones on the right with a yarn I bought in Germany a few years ago. All are 80% wool and the rest nylon. Those in the middle are interesting because the first sock of the pair was knit about 5 times. My heroine, Jean, from Scotland has been experimenting with socks and this has fostered quite a discussion on her blog. I had already tried knitting one and two socks on two circulars and on one long circular and found that my dpn's were much faster and much more relaxing for me. Of course, these things are so personal. This time I tried different heels - Lucy Neatby's garter stitch heel, Ms. Strong's heel, Elizabeth Zimmermann's afterthought heel, Cat Bordhi's Sweet tomato heel, and the yo-yo (or jo-jo) heel. None of them was as comfortable as the flap and gusset that I usually knit. In fact, some of them were very uncomfortable for me. I guess I agree with many of the people who made comments on Jean's blog that we probably like the method of sock knitting that we first used. Perhaps it is because it has become part of us. I have no regrets and am really glad that I learned some new tricks and I was glad that I was able to help a neigbour who couldn't understand the sweet tomato heel. I was able to show her how to do them and they fit her beautifully. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12824#commentsFri, 25 May 2012 01:24:44 +0000ronhuber12824 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityVesthttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12737
<p>Just finished blocking a vest I made using Shetland wool that was left over from other projects. I used a 3.25 mm needle. It was knitted in the round with steeks for the the front and arm holes. I didn't bother securing stitches but just cut the steeks open and picked up stitches for the border. It was a fun and fast knit. I used the Fibonacci Sequence and made a sort of bell curve with 8, 5, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8. ......<br />
Sorry the before cutting picture is blurry.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12737#commentsSun, 01 Apr 2012 13:58:13 +0000ronhuber12737 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySquare Shawlhttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12703
<p>I made another square shawl for a niece. Although I have made lots of these, I find them interesting and relaxing. This one is made with Jamieson and Smith Shetland wool (colourway - Periwinkle) on 4.5mm needles. It measures 68 inches x 68 inches. I finished it with a sideways garter stitch border that I found in my "knitting book" and have no idea where I found it. It is pretty and only an 8 row repeat. I would use it again. </p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12703#commentsSat, 17 Mar 2012 15:29:41 +0000ronhuber12703 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communityZauberball Socks and a Toquehttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12657
<p>I knit another pair of zauberball socks (2.25mm needles) and had enough left over to make a spring toque on 3 mm needles. I used my mother's recipe for decreasing which is done in about 5 or 6 rows and was able to use up all the yarn. I am going to Canada for a visit and will use this for the cool evenings in the spring.</p>
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http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12657#commentsMon, 27 Feb 2012 16:28:48 +0000ronhuber12657 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/communitySignature Needleshttp://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12544
<p>I have heard much about Signature Needles and would like to ask you guys your opinions. I am interested in a set of 5 sock needles and realize I have a choice of length and also of the type of point. Have you used them? Do you know anyone who has?<br />
OR - what kind of needles do you use. I have tried 3 different kinds of wooden needles and do not like them. </p>
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/node/12544#commentsMon, 16 Jan 2012 04:43:52 +0000ronhuber12544 at http://www.menwhoknit.com/community